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Static Balloon Can Race
Rubbing gives the balloon an electric charge called static. It pulls the can toward it without touching, like a magnet.
Let's do it ↓Grab this
- 1 balloon
- 1 empty can with no sharp edges
Do it in 3 steps
1
Lay an empty can on its side on a table.
2
Rub the balloon on your hair for 10 seconds.
3
Hold the balloon close to the can without touching it, and pull the can across the table.
DO IT WITH MEYour turn! Beat the clock.
Press start, then put the screen down and build. We'll cheer when time is up.
5:00
⭐ Bonus round
Race a grown up. Whose can crosses the table first?
🧠 Why it works
Rubbing gives the balloon an electric charge called static. It pulls the can toward it without touching, like a magnet.
A grown up should be nearby for every challenge. Clean up together when you are done.
